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With a perfusion of news stories about Internet scams, online stalkers, and identity theft, it's hard to feel safe online. However, there are some ways to avoid getting "trapped" by a questionable Internet site.

Steps

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Look at the URL . If you're looking for information or resources, sites that have a .com, .co.uk, .net, .org, or .edu ending are usually more reliable, and less likely to spam you.

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Stick to reputable sites . Get recommendations from trusted friends, family or coworkers.